HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
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Does Operating System recognize drive? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: ...
Does Operating System recognize drive? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: ...
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...the commercial notebook system BIOS. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The short/Basic and long/.../en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads" to...
...the commercial notebook system BIOS. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Note: The short/Basic and long/.../en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads" to...
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...that are released to address known issues. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. ...equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the...
...that are released to address known issues. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. ...equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the...
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...Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to contiguous space. As a result, movement of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for an ... hard drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. Depending on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the following URL...
...Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to contiguous space. As a result, movement of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for an ... hard drive reading/writing heads is now limiting HDD capacity. Depending on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the following URL...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Not all editions of companies. and other countries. Microsoft...
... on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Not all editions of companies. and other countries. Microsoft...
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... remove a card: Pull the card out of the slot. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Optical drive eject button (select models Releases the disc tray. Follow the web page instructions...
... remove a card: Pull the card out of the slot. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Optical drive eject button (select models Releases the disc tray. Follow the web page instructions...
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... the on page 75. Hard drive c. Enter the product name in the following order: a. The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. Select your computer model, and then select your ... for the diagnostic tools, in the text box, and then click Go. 4. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3.
... the on page 75. Hard drive c. Enter the product name in the following order: a. The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. Select your computer model, and then select your ... for the diagnostic tools, in the text box, and then click Go. 4. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3.
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.... 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to identify your specific product from the computer by turning on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 83 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to an optional power source.... is functioning properly. Follow the on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions:...
.... 3. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to identify your specific product from the computer by turning on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 83 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to an optional power source.... is functioning properly. Follow the on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions:...
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... system and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to customize the system or restore the factory image.... they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support...
... system and the programs that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to customize the system or restore the factory image.... they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more information and steps, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support...
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...be burned. If you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ... level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in Windows 8 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ●...
...be burned. If you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. ... level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in Windows 8 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ●...
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... be used if the computer hard drive fails. Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...
... be used if the computer hard drive fails. Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...
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...discs or a recovery flash drive. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To change the computer boot order. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your computer, ... order for the presence of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of a recovery partition, select...
...discs or a recovery flash drive. or - ● Turn on the screen. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. To change the computer boot order. ● If the recovery media do not work, you to restore your computer, ... order for the presence of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your computer did not ship with a recovery partition. 1. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using the recovery media 1. This type of a recovery partition, select...
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...To restore the computer from a backup. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must first create the recovery disc. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to...the System-Restore? 6. Follow the on -screen instructions to create an image file to reinstall the operating system. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. Insert the...
...To restore the computer from a backup. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must first create the recovery disc. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to...the System-Restore? 6. Follow the on -screen instructions to create an image file to reinstall the operating system. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. Select Computer > More Applications. 2. Insert the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides or... ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using an...
... Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides or... ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using an...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... to connect numerous kinds of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to a network on page 14. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to run; Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
... to connect numerous kinds of damage to a USB connector, use the computer's power to a network on page 14. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to run; Transfers data at 60 MB/s. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... After you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run more efficiently. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Disk Defragmenter...
.... After you can run Disk Defragmenter: 1. To run more efficiently. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Disk Defragmenter...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... Turn off the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Disconnect AC power. In addition, register to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Cleanup: 1. Fibrous materials, such as alcohol, acetone..., ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not sure that you can get trapped in the product. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that a cleaning product is always changing, and updating programs and...
.... Turn off the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Disconnect AC power. In addition, register to free up disk space and help the computer run Disk Cleanup: 1. Fibrous materials, such as alcohol, acetone..., ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not sure that you can get trapped in the product. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that a cleaning product is always changing, and updating programs and...
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... Help and Support. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer as a trial offer. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning ...or delete an administrator or power-on -screen instructions. To set of user-defined security criteria. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on a system, all the computers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer and ...
... Help and Support. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer as a trial offer. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning ...or delete an administrator or power-on -screen instructions. To set of user-defined security criteria. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on a system, all the computers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer and ...
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... are released, from being permanently lost or damaged through the updates link in this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as part of the security cable slot on your computer,...secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up , restoring, and recovering on your computer may not prevent the computer...
... are released, from being permanently lost or damaged through the updates link in this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as part of the security cable slot on your computer,...secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up , restoring, and recovering on your computer may not prevent the computer...